Dr Alexia Pavlis is an Honorary Fellow with the Institute for Health & Sport. She is an experienced clinical neuropsychologist who has worked in mental health and neurology settings across the lifespan, and has a particular interest and experience in working with children and young people with developmental, mental health and neurological conditions.

Dr Pavlis’ research interests include investigations of consumer experiences within mental health and medical settings, such as carer experiences of caring for people with progressive neurological disorders, and evaluation of group therapy programs for children and young people. Current research includes a collaboration with the Youth Support and Advocacy Service (YSAS) looking at substance use in LGBTIQA+ youth and youth in out of home care.

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